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General English - Upper-Intermediate: exploring winter aesthetics and getting into the festive spirit

Mastering listening, recycling topic-related vocabulary and grammar structures

My mood is...

As you hear the descriptions, tick the box in the table on the right for the person who best matches each statement.

How do the guests' perspectives on winter aesthetics differ from one another?

What elements do the guests mention that influence their perception of winter, and how do these elements make them feel?

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Ann: These frosty mornings(1) always make me want to stay in bed longer.

Bob: I know, right? But the fresh air feels so nice once you get outside.

Mia: | just love how these fairy lights(2) make our backyard look at night.

Sarah: They really do add a nice touch for the holiday season.

Olivia: There's nothing like curling up next to a crackling fire (3) after a long day.

Noah: I agree! It's the perfect way to relax and unwind.

James: Have you seen those snow-capped mountains (4) in the distance?

Evelyn: Yes, they look stunning against the clear blue sky!

William: Every time I drive through here, the landscape is picturesque(5).

Aria: Absolutely! It's like something out of a painting.

Harper: Can you bring me a steaming cup(6) of coffee when you come back?

Henry: Sure! I'll make it just the way you like it.

frosty mornings

fairy lights

crackling fire

snow-capped

stunning

picturesque

steaming cup

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Luna: This story feels like a whimsical fairytale(7), doesn't it?

Ava: Totally! I love how it takes you to another world.

Oliver: The magical glow(8) from the fireplace really sets the mood for the evening.

Harry: It does! It makes everything feel so cosy and inviting

Chloe: I love waking up on a frost-kissed(9) morning like this.

Victoria: Me too! It's refreshing and makes everything look so beautiful.

Madison: Look at those tall evergreens(10) covered in snow!

Ellie: They look like they belong in a winter wonderland.

whimsical

magical

frost-kissed

refreshing

evergreens

How would you describe these pictures?

this or that?

1

Drinking hot chocolate at home

2

Grabbing a coffee at a festive winter market.

this or that?

1

Staying snug under a blanket with a book

2

Watching a winter film with friends

this or that?

1

Buying a new woolly jumper

2

Investing in a pair of winter boots

this or that?

1

Waking up early to enjoy the frosty morning

2

Sleeping in on a chilly winter day

this or that?

1

Walking in a snowy forest

2

Walking through a city lit with fairy lights

this or that?

1

Having dinner by candlelight at home

2

Going out to a cosy café

this or that?

1

Visiting a winter market

2

Hosting a festive gathering at home